Why you ShouldLimit the Time

you Spend on Social Media

By: Reega AminBUS 1

Obsessed with:◦ Posting what we do in our daily lives◦ Seeing what others are doing

Takes time away from:◦ Spending real time with family and friends◦ Homework/Studying◦ Working◦ Sleeping

An Everyday Interruption

Difficult to distinguish meaningful relationships◦ Real Friends vs. Online Friends

Decline in intimate friendships◦ People now derive personal support and affirmation

from "likes" and feedback to their postings

False Sense of Connection

Most of what we see or read is pointless◦ Does not have an impact in our real lives◦ Do you really care?

We can do more productive things instead

Waste of Time

Online reputation All about numbers

◦ Followers, friends, likes, comments What you see vs. what is true

◦ Only post what they want you to see

Obsession over Virtual Image

• What happens in our brains when we get likes? Followers?

• Internet Addiction Disorder (IAD)• Chicago University Research

Addiction?

Raise awareness Reconnect with old friends and family

members Increased criminal prosecution Source of Employment Online dating Easy and Fast Communication

But…There are Positives!

http://socialnetworking.procon.org/ http://www.marketingcharts.com/online/soci

al-networking-eats-up-3-hours-per-day-for-the-average-american-user-26049/

http://www.hongkiat.com/blog/science-you-and-social-media/

http://www.businessinsider.com/social-media-engagement-statistics-2013-12

http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/275361.php

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